Here's what to know about the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere on June 20. What is the summer solstice? The summer solstice occurs for Earth's upper half when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most closely toward the sun. Six months later, the halves will switch it up: The Northern Hemisphere will experience a winter solstice, and the Southern Hemisphere will have a summer solstice. This year's summer solstice comes with a treat: the first full moon of the summer, coined the strawberry moon.

Source: The Hindu June 21, 2024 20:55 UTC